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mr.72 wrote:I think it is purely a myth that you get what you pay for with guitars. You can buy quality or junk at any price point.

IMO, it's just like guns; you can get a cheapie that got everything right by pure chance, or a $5,000 lemon. I've had a few under $100 electrics and under $200 acoustics that felt and sounded great, just like I've had some under $100 milsurp rifles that shot better than $600 custom jobs.

KD5NRH wrote:

mr.72 wrote:I think it is purely a myth that you get what you pay for with guitars. You can buy quality or junk at any price point.

IMO, it's just like guns; you can get a cheapie that got everything right by pure chance, or a $5,000 lemon. I've had a few under $100 electrics and under $200 acoustics that felt and sounded great, just like I've had some under $100 milsurp rifles that shot better than $600 custom jobs.

Granted... but I believe that is the exception, rather than the rule.

Good sites with tab, newsletter, and free lessons;
http://www.guitarsite.com/
also for songs and tab; http://www.roughstock.com/cowpie/songs/

As far as guitars....when I started playing seriously, I got a Martin because that's the sound my guitar heroes played (acoustically) and have never had to look back or apologize, and I'm still playing it 35 years later. It's been lots of miles, over 100 countries, and five continents. A good guitar is worth the extra money. It's in tune when it comes out of the case, while others with lesser are trying to get theirs tuned.......My point is if you want to sound like Clapton's unplugged, then get an OM body, if you want to sound like Willie, get a GC20, or Kris, a D18, or Cash, a D41, or Robert Earl, whatever he plays. No one can refute that a Strat sounds like a Strat, and a Les Paul sounds like a Les Paul.....the same is true in acoustics.

I agree at a $600 price point you are limited. Mr72 had a list with some options that I will concur with and would add Alvarez, particularly Yari's, if you can find them. Another commonly played by country bands is Takamini because of the built in electronics....here again, there are good ones and most aren't.

Good luck. I wouldn't compromise on the sound you want. You will learn much faster and play much better on a good guitar.
Cotton